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Eraser

Eraser

Action · Mystery · Thriller · 1996

A Witness Protection specialist becomes suspicious of his co-workers when dealing with a case involving high-tech weapons.

Movie details

Eraser

“He will erase your past to protect your future.”

1996 Action · Mystery · Thriller 1h 55m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.1 / 10

Community rating

A Witness Protection specialist becomes suspicious of his co-workers when dealing with a case involving high-tech weapons.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Chuck Russell

Written by

Michael S. Chernuchin · Walon Green · Tony Puryear

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Arnold Schwarzenegger

U.S. Marshal John 'The Eraser' Kruger

Vanessa Williams

Vanessa Williams

Lee Cullen

James Caan

James Caan

U.S. Marshal Robert Deguerin

James Coburn

James Coburn

WitSec Chief Beller

Robert Pastorelli

Robert Pastorelli

Johnny Casteleone

James Cromwell

James Cromwell

William Donohue

Danny Nucci

Danny Nucci

WitSec Deputy Monroe

Court is in session

Put Eraser on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.